Cookie Policy
Cookie Notice
UNIMIAMI International University of Miami uses cookies and similar technologies to help provide, protect, and improve the University's website and applications. This notice explains how and why we use these technologies and the choices you have.
When this policy mentions "University," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to UNIMIAMI International University of Miami in its capacity as Data Controller 3, i.e., the party responsible for your information under this Privacy Statement 4. The University's websites and applications, collectively, are hereinafter referred to as the "University Website" 5.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small piece of data sent by a web server to be stored on a web browser so that it can be read later by that browser. 6 A cookie is a text file that is saved in the browser's directory and stored in RAM while the browser is running. 7 A cookie may also be stored on a computer's hard drive once a user logs out of that website or web server. 8
Cookies store data about your usage, but are useful because they allow us to function and personalize your experience. 9 You can configure your desktop or mobile browser settings to reflect your preference to accept or reject cookies.
Other Technologies
We also use other technologies with similar functionality to cookies, such as web beacons, pixels, mobile identifiers, and tracking URLs, to obtain log data.
Cookies we use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off12.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Guy |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSESSIONID | Maintains the user session | Session | Of origin |
| csrf_token | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session | Of origin |
| lang_preference | User language preference | 1 year | Of origin |
| accessibility_settings | Accessibility settings | 1 year | Of origin |
2. Functionality Cookies
These cookies improve the functionality of the website and the user experience13.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Guy |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Custom settings | 6 months | Of origin |
| login_remember | Remember login credentials | 30 days | Of origin |
| form_data | Save partially completed forms | 24 hours | Of origin |
| navigation_state | Maintain browsing state | Session | Of origin |
3. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website14.
| Name | Purpose | Supplier | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ga | Web traffic analysis | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| ga*$ | Web traffic analysis | Google Analytics | |
| gid | Web traffic analysis | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| cat | Controlling the application rate | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to display relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of campaigns15.
| Name | Purpose | Supplier | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fbp | Facebook Conversion Tracking | 3 months | |
| ads_preferences | Advertising preferences | Google Ads | 1 year |
| utm_tracking | Tracking marketing campaigns | Of origin | 30 days |
Purpose
We use these technologies for a number of purposes, such as:
- To allow you to use and access the University Website and our secure payment services16.
- To enable, facilitate and optimize the operation and your access to the University Website and our payment services17.
- To better understand how you navigate and interact with the University Website and to improve it18.
- To market content that is most relevant to you19.
- To monitor and analyze the performance, operation and effectiveness of the University Website20.
- To enforce the legal agreements governing the use of the Universidad21 website.
- For the detection and prevention of fraud, and investigations22.
- For analysis, research, product development and regulatory compliance23.
Third parties
We may also allow certain business partners to place these technologies on the University24 website. These partners use them to:
- Help us analyze how you use the University25 Website.
- Market and advertise for you on the University Website and on third-party websites26.
- Help us detect or prevent fraud or perform risk assessments27.
- Collect information about your activities on the University Website, other sites and/or the advertisements you have clicked on28.
For example, some of our website properties use Google Analytics and other Google tools. 29 In accordance with Google's guidelines, we will not facilitate the merging of personally identifiable information with non-personally identifiable information collected through any Google advertising product or feature unless we provide clear notice and your prior affirmative consent (i.e., opt-in) to that merging. 30 To prevent Google Analytics from using your information, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Marketing Services
Third parties may also use such tracking technologies to deliver advertisements that they believe are more relevant to you and to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements both on the University Website and on other websites. 32 The targeting and advertising cookies we use may include Google and other advertising networks. 33 For more information about targeting and advertising cookies and how you can opt out, you can visit:
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page34.
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Page35.
- Your Online Choices (EU)36.
If you opt out of personalized advertising, you may still receive advertising content, but it will not be tailored to your interests.37
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings38.
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner39.
- Go to Settings40.
- In the side menu, click Privacy and Security41.
- Select the Cookies and other site data option42.
- From here, you can choose your preferred settings43:
- Allow all cookies: To accept all cookies from all websites44.
- Block third-party cookies: To prevent advertisers and other third-party services from tracking you, while still allowing essential cookies from the site you are visiting.
- Block all cookies (not recommended): To block all cookies, which could cause some websites to not work properly46.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner47.
- Select Settings48.
- In the left menu, click Privacy and Security49.
- In the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, you can select protection level 50:
- Standard: Blocks known trackers in private windows51.
- Strict: Blocks most trackers and third-party cookies on all windows. Some site features may not work.
- Custom: Allows you to manually choose which trackers and cookies to block53.
- You can manage cookies for specific sites by clicking Manage data...54.
Safari:
- Open Safari and, in the top menu bar, click Safari55.
- Select Preferences56.
- Click on the Privacy tab57.
- From here, you can check or uncheck the Block all cookies option.
- For more granular management, click Manage website data... to see which sites have saved cookies and delete them individually or all at once.
Microsoft Edge:
- Open Microsoft Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings61.
- In the left menu, click Cookies and site permissions.
- Click Manage and delete cookies and site data63.
- Here you can:
- Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)64.
- Block third-party cookies65.
- View and delete cookies for specific sites66.
Third-party social plugins
The University website may integrate social plugins provided by third parties (for example, social media buttons such as "Like" or "Share"). These plugins may allow the third party to collect information about your browsing activity on our website, even if you do not interact with them. If you are logged into your account with the third party, they may be able to link your visit to your user profile. The University does not control the information collected by these third parties through such plugins. For more details, please consult the privacy policy of each provider and, where applicable, adjust your preferences in our cookie management center.
Consent
As explained, certain cookies and other technologies are necessary for the University Website to function as intended72. By choosing to use the University Website after being notified about our use of cookies and similar technologies, as described in this policy, and in applicable jurisdictions through notice and unambiguous acknowledgment of your consent, you agree to such use73.
Your Options
Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to reflect your cookie preferences directly from the site you are on or for third-party cookies. These settings are usually found in the "options" or "preferences" menu. Your mobile device may also allow you to control cookies through its settings.
Various browser technologies and add-ons provide mechanisms for website visitors to prevent their non-personally identifiable data from being used or collected.77 This includes the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and other tools available to consumers.78
If you choose to reject cookies, some parts of the University Website may not function as expected or may not function at all.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Our cookie policy complies with the following data protection laws:
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): To protect the online privacy of children under 13 years of age80.
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act): To protect the privacy of students' education records81.
- Florida Data Protection Act: To regulate the protection of personal data of Florida residents82.
User rights
- Right to know: You have the right to be informed about what cookies we use and why.
- Right to control: You can control and reject the use of non-essential cookies84.
- Right to access and delete: You can request access to the data we have collected about you, as well as request its deletion85.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, new services, or regulatory requirements.87 Significant changes will be communicated in the following ways:
- Through a notification on our website88.
- Via email to registered users89.
- Updating the cookie banner on the site90.
Contact us
| Address | 3750 NW 87th Avenue 7th Floor. Suite 766. Doral, Florida. 33178 91 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +01 305 731 2731 92 |
| Email - Privacy Officer | info@unimiami.university 93 |
| Email - Technical Support | support@unimiami.university 94 |
| Website | www.unimiami.university 95 |
